Friday,October 25th

5:30pm  - 8:00pm @ ISD Gym 

Food allergies: 

Again, I am requesting that parents not bring in the Lindy brand Italian Ice to school for birthday celebrations. This brand of Ice was reported to be "not nut safe" because the equipment used to make their Ice is shared in making their nuts/peanuts food products. This can present a life threatening allergic reaction in a child who has a severe allergy to nuts/peanuts. We have a number of students here at ISD that can have this type of severe allergic reaction if such products are eaten. We want all students to safely participate in the celebration of a peer's birthday in class and no child should be excluded. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

State of CT mandated school health screenings:

I will begin back screening for scoliosis on 5th grade students starting next week. Letters have been given to the 5th graders to take home to their parents regarding the screening. A video will be shown in class and I will go to the class to answer any questions the students may have and explain the screening process. It is all observation; students are not touched and privacy is maintained!

3rd Grade Physical Exams: 

Parents who have not already handed in their child's physical exam form are encouraged to continue to do this as soon as physical exams are competed. This is a requirement in the Greenwich Public Schools system. Please remember to make copies for yourselves for any future needs.

Vote and make an impact!  This year we have the opportunity to vote for four people to the Board of Education ("BOE") and they will be instrumental in determining the direction our public schools take on many issues of vital importance to our children and our Town. When voting, note that only the top two Democrats and top two Republicans will be elected to the BOE so casting three or four ballots for candidates of the same party is effectively nullifying one or two of your votes.

The deadline for voter registration is October 29th at 8pm. Register in person at the Registrars of Voters Office, Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd., Greenwich, CT.  Direct any questions to: (203) 622-7889.

Congratulations 3rd Graders!

Last week, the 3rd grade culminated their Meaningful Movements unit by putting on a wonderful performance for the school and their families.

Thank you to Mrs. Marchetti and Mrs. Loveless for co-chairing this partnership, the many parent volunteers that worked with the children over the past month and to all the teachers that helped the children bring their stories to life.

To learn more about how the students brought their stories to life through dance, click on the following link to the article in the Greenwich Time.  Greenwich Time Article

As part of the PTA's commitment to bring more science and technology focused enrichment to our students, the ISD gym was transformed into a state-of-the-art hands-on children's museum focused on STEM education on Monday, October 21st.  STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. The students had a wonderful time exploring 10 different exhibits.

Thank you to our parent volunteers for helping make the day a huge success.

Coming to 5th Grade!

CHAMPS (Children Against Land Mines Program)

The 5th grade will learn about the global issue of landmines and how they can be a part of the solution to this devastating problem, a very IB concept! 

More info to come. 

The fluoride rinse program will begin on Wednesday, October 30th.  Those students participating should report to the cafeteria at 8:30-8:45 every WEDNESDAY morning to do their rinse.  Don't Forget...

NO EATING OR DRINKING FOR 30 MINUTES AFTER SWISHING

Happy Swishing!!